In the early 1930s, the German authorities started placing orders for new aircraft, initially training and utility aircraft. … See more

Heinkel had expected orders for additional aircraft beyond the initial three prototypes and was able to respond quickly to the new contract for the 10 zero series aircraft. The new aircraft would be given the series designatio… See more

In October 1936, the RLM changed the orders for the zero series 112s, instructing Heinkel to complete any A-0s already under construction and then switch the remaining aircraft to an updated design. This gave Heinkel a c… See more

In 1931, the Army Weapons Office testing ground at Kummersdorf had taken over research into liquid-fuel rockets. In 1932, Wernher von Braun designed a rocket of this kind which used high percentage spirit and … See more

When it was clear the 112 was losing the contest to the Bf 109, Heinkel offered to re-equip V6 with 20 mm cannon armament as an experimental aircraft. She was then broken down and shipped to Spain on 9 December … See more

Data from Messerschmitt Bf 109: The Design and Operational History, Aircraft of the Luftwaffe, 1935–1945: An Illustrated Guide
General characteristics
• Crew: … See more